Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 13.4 oz can *dulce de leche ((i.e. Nestles or similar brand))
• 1 tsp pure vanilla
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 32 oz powdered sugar
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1

   In the large bowl of a stand mixer, whip together cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed until fluffy and combined, around 1-2 minutes.

2. 2

   To the cream cheese mixture add the dulce de leche, vanilla extract and salt. Whip on medium-high speed for 2 minutes or until well blended and smooth.

3. 3

   Lower the mixer to medium speed and gradually add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time with 1-2 tablespoons of cream. Continue adding the powdered sugar and cream stopping to scrape the side of bowl as needed.

4. 4

   After all of the sugar has been added increase the speed of the mixer to medium-high and whip for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. (You can add additional cream to thin until your desired consistency is reached.)

5. 5

   Use frosting for one 2 or 3 layer (8 or 9) inch cake, one 1/2 sheet cake, 30-36 cupcakes or 100 mini cupcakes.

6. 6

   Store any leftovers in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to one week.